TRIA is looking to hire a Physical Therapist Resident to join our Physical Therapy team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

 

Position Summary:

The TRIA Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency provides an advanced, evidence-based curriculum and high-quality mentorship that develops orthopedic physical therapists dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes, patient-centered care and community well-being.  The one-year program is for highly motivated and engaged physical therapists who aspire to practice at the top of the profession.  

All residency related educational materials are included in the tuition. APTA credentialed residencies require 150 direct 1:1 mentoring hours.  There will be opportunities to mentor not only with the primary mentor, but other OCS, FAAOMPT, CHT and subspecialties while in the residency. The cost of tuition will be covered fully by Park Nicollet/TRIA.  

There is no weekend or holiday work requirement for this position.

We are recruiting residents for 6 locations:  
- TRIA Burnsville
- TRIA Maple Grove
- TRIA Minneapolis in the Park Nicollet Clinic
- TRIA Plymouth in the Park Nicollet Clinic
- TRIA Bloomington

- TRIA Woodbury

The Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. The therapist will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics. The Physical Therapist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values as defined by the PNHS mission statement are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. 

Participates in basic department development expectations for three professional pursuits, which must be some combination of the following: community event, clinical profession, a presentation and/or program, project, or committee participation.

Therapists in the residency program will be given ~4 hours/week of protected time to work 1:1 with their approved mentor.

 

Work Schedule:

4 – 10 hour shifts

 

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.  Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and participate in the Minnesota Chapter of APTA, or section.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Exhibit leadership qualities and serve as a professional role model within the clinic demonstrating excellent communication skills, strong drive for results, motivation of others and a high degree of integrity and trust.  Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.  Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.  Proficient in organization electronic medical record software. 

 

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!